Junior Python Developer (FinTech, FX Trading) - Perm

Junior Python Developer (FinTech, FX Trading) - London Hybrid
Employment: Permanent, Full-time
Location: Bank, London - 3 days on-site (Tue/Wed/Thu) + 2 days WFH
Salary: £40,000 + training & benefits

About:
A startup fintech building a next-generation FX trading & settlement platform-connecting onboarding, dealing, risk, settlement, reporting, and client portals into one system. This is an awesome opportunity to help build an FX Trading platform from the ground up.

The Opportunity:
You'll create, build and deploy using Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) while working across the full stack. Expect extensive training and hands-on exposure to Azure and Salesforce, plus mentorship from experienced engineers.

What you'll do:

• Develop and optimise platform components in Python
• Write and tune SQL Server queries, views & stored procedures
• Build REST APIs for internal/external integrations
• Learn and contribute to event-driven pipelines (eg, Kafka/RabbitMQ)
• Apply IaC and contribute to CI/CD releases
• Collaborate with Product, Operations & Compliance on mission-critical features

What you'll bring:

• 1-2 years' commercial experience with Python and SQL (or strong projects/internships)
• Understanding of APIs, data modelling and secure access controls
• Curiosity, problem-solving mindset, and clear communication
• Nice to have: Kafka or message queues, Azure, Salesforce (Apex/Flows), Docker, Azure DevOps/GitHub Actions
• GitHub/portfolio link welcome (not mandatory)

Why join:

• Build high-impact fintech systems that move money & markets
• Modern stack (Python, Kafka, SQL Server, REST, Azure, Salesforce)
• Professional training & certification support
• Clear growth path as the platform scales globally

Eligibility:

• Right to work in the UK (sponsorship not available)
• Commutable to London for 3 on-site days (Tue/Wed/Thu)
• Permanent only (no contractors)

Apply now:
Send your CV (and GitHub if available) with the subject line: Junior Python Developer - Fiscal FX.

Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.